Alternative Fashion Capital #13: Tbilisi, Georgia

Known For: Having an exceptional overall creative scene – and great fashion designers, specifically. Tbilisi’s creativity has become one of its calling cards in the post-Soviet era. Shopping Districts: We believe that the Marjanishvili, Vera, and Vake neighborhoods are going to be one’s best bet for finding excellent shopping for clothing. These neighborhoods are…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #12: Kiev, Ukraine

Known For: Reinventing itself in the post-Soviet era to become one of Europe’s top cultural capitals. Kiev’s designers can also be lauded for continuing with their work under the extreme stress of the 2014 revolution. Shopping Districts: Much of Ukraine’s shopping can be found in the vicinity of Khreschatyk Street, which is the primary…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #11: Vancouver, Canada

Known For: Its passionate commitment to sustainability and its devotion to nature & the outdoors. Although Vancouver is home to many well-known athleisure companies, they have amazing talent in other sectors of fashion design. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop:  Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about…

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Why Do You Enjoy Fashion?

It’s a simple question to ask – almost deceptively so. For some people, asking why they enjoy fashion is like asking them why they breathe. They were born wearing Yves Saint Laurent, their milk was Lanvin, and their first word was McQueen. They dressed their dolls in spare fabric that they salvaged from some…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #10: Bogotá, Colombia

Known For: Rising out of political turmoil to be one of South America’s strongest contenders for a fashion center. Many of Bogotá’s designers have made notable strides on both the national and international scenes. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop:  Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #9: São Paulo, Brazil

Known For: Its fashion models, its designers (Alexandre Herchcovitch and Carlos Miele come to mind), and its solid supply chain. Brazil has so much more to offer the fashion industry than just beach culture. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop:  Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #8: Melbourne, Australia

Known For: Its promotion of independent brands and its wealth of vintage shopping. We have also noticed that Melbourne designers seem to be pretty knowledgeable about sustainability and make a real effort to incorporate it into their design flow. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop:  Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges:…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #7: Beirut, Lebanon

Known For: A seemingly endless stretch of designers with haute couture design skills that strongly rival Paris – if not surpassing the City of Lights. A burgeoning ready-to-wear industry. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop:  Brands: Events: Beirut Fashion Week: Beirut Fashion Week doesn’t seem to have been a consistent event in recent years;…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #6: Mumbai, India

Known For: Being India’s commerce capital, as well as one of its more well-dressed (if not the most well-dressed) cities. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about our e-book, Alternative Fashion Capitals: A Survey Of Twenty Cities Of Emerging Thought Leadership – and…

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Alternative Fashion Capital #5: Johannesburg, South Africa

Known For: Great secondhand shopping; vintage- and thrift-shoppers, take note. A strong up-and-coming presence on the world fashion stage. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop:  Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about our e-book, Alternative Fashion Capitals: A Survey Of Twenty Cities Of Emerging Thought Leadership – and how…

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